DriSteem Ultra-sorb XV Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual Download Page 40

Form No. US-XV-IOM-EN-0518
Part No. 890000-190 Rev C

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

DRI-STEEM Corporation (“DriSteem”) warrants to the original user that its products will be free from 
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after installation or twenty-
seven (27) months from the date DriSteem ships such product, whichever date is the earlier.
 If any DriSteem product is found to be defective in material or workmanship during the applicable 
warranty period, DriSteem’s entire liability, and the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy, shall 
be the repair or replacement of the defective product, or the refund of the purchase price, at 
DriSteem’s election. DriSteem shall not be liable for any costs or expenses, whether direct or 
indirect, associated with the installation, removal or reinstallation of any defective product. The 
Limited Warranty does not include cylinder replacement for electrode steam humidifi ers or media 
replacement for Wetted Media Systems. 

DriSteem’s Limited Warranty shall not be effective or actionable unless there is compliance with 
all installation and operating instructions furnished by DriSteem, or if the products have been 
modifi ed or altered without the written consent of DriSteem, or if such products have been subject 
to accident, misuse, mishandling, tampering, negligence or improper maintenance. Any warranty 
claim must be submitted to DriSteem in writing within the stated warranty period. Defective 
parts may be required to be returned to DriSteem. Excluded from the Limited Warranty are all 
consumable and wear and tear items such as cylinders, membranes, fi lters, or media replacements. 
These items are subject to usual wear and tear during usage.

DriSteem’s Limited Warranty is made in lieu of, and DriSteem disclaims all other warranties, 
whether express or implied, including but not limited to any IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, any 
implied warranty arising out of a course of dealing or of performance, custom or usage of trade.
DriSteem SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, 
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR BUSINESS) OR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR 
PROPERTY IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURE OR THE USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. The 
exclusion applies regardless of whether such damages are sought based on breach of warranty, 
breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory, even if DriSteem has 
notice of the possibility of such damages. 

By purchasing DriSteem’s products, the purchaser agrees to the terms and conditions of this Limited 
Warranty.

EXTENDED WARRANTY

The original user may extend the term of the DriSteem Limited Warranty for a limited number of 
months past the initial applicable warranty period and term provided in the fi rst paragraph of this 
Limited Warranty. All the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty during the initial applicable 
warranty period and term shall apply during any extended term. An extended warranty term of 
an additional twelve (12) months or twenty four (24) months of coverage may be purchased. The 
extended warranty term may be purchased until eighteen (18) months after the product is shipped, 
after which time no extended warranties are available. When a Dristeem humidifi er is purchased 
with a DriSteem RO system, an extended twenty-four (24) month coverage is included.

Any extension of the Limited Warranty under this program must be in writing, signed by DriSteem, 
and paid for in full by the purchaser.

DRI-STEEM Corporation

a subsidiary of Research Products Corporation
DriSteem is an ISO 9001:2008 certifi ed company

U.S. Headquarters:
14949 Technology Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
800-328-4447 or 952-949-2415
952-229-3200 (fax)

European offi ce:
Marc Briers
Grote Hellekensstraat 54 b
B-3520 Zonhoven
Belgium
+3211823595 (voice)
+3211817948 (fax)
E-mail: [email protected]

Continuous product improvement is a policy of 
DriSteem Corporation; therefore, product 
features and specifi cations are subject to 
change without notice.

DriSteem and Ultra-sorb are registered 
trademarks of Research Products Corporation 
and are fi led for trademark registration in 
Canada and the European community.

Product and corporate names used in this 
document may be trademarks or registered 
trademarks. They are used for explanation only 
without intent to infringe.

© 2018 Research Products Corporation

Expect quality from the industry leader

For more than 45 years, DriSteem has been 
leading the industry with creative and reliable 
humidifi cation solutions. Our focus on quality is 
evident in the construction of Ultra-sorb steam 
dispersion panels, which feature stainless steel 
construction. DriSteem also leads the industry 
with a Two-year Limited Warranty and optional 
extended warranty. 

For more information

www.dristeem.com
[email protected]

For the most recent product information 
visit our Web site: www.dristeem.com

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for Ultra-sorb XV

Page 1: ...ULTRA SORB MODEL XV Steam Dispersion Panel Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For pressurized steam applications...

Page 2: ...on 6 Mounting and support 8 Installation in a cold air stream 8 Placement upstream from an elbow or duct split 8 Installation above valuable equipment 8 Panel support 8 Mounting in a duct 9 Mounting i...

Page 3: ...d by maximum steam capacity 3 DN80 ange for humidi cation steam from STS humidi er only H Pressurized steam inlet internal thread 3 4 NPT DN20 J Float switch or optional header over ow access port int...

Page 4: ...ansmitters or humidistats air ow switches and a control cabinet Note the dispersion assembly serial number The serial number will be required to ensure proper identi cation of replacement parts CAUTIO...

Page 5: ...installed Ensure that each dispersion tube has the seal and spring in place see Figure 3 1 Push the dispersion tube plug end into the top frame hole to compress the spring Seat the seal end in the cor...

Page 6: ...d electric modulating steam valve Steam trap To condensate return main Ultra sorb Model XV steam dispersion panel Note Dashed lines indicate provided by installer Temperature switch install as close t...

Page 7: ...rom pressurized steam source Modulating steam valve Insulated steam supply tubing STS humidi er Open drain temper to local code Drane kooler water tempering device Cold ll water Isolation valve by oth...

Page 8: ...l 10 to 15 3 to 4 5 m Duct high limit humidity control for dispersion locations A B Air ow proving switch Air ow proving switch Duct high limit humidity control for dispersion location C Return air ow...

Page 9: ...t will impinge directly on a metal surface PLACEMENT IN AN AIR HANDLING UNIT FIGURE 6 1 Location A is the best choice Installing downstream of heating and cooling coils provides the most even ow throu...

Page 10: ...UPSTREAM FROM AN ELBOW OR DUCT SPLIT Due to Ultra sorb s rapid steam absorption performance installation upstream from elbows or duct splits can be done with con dence See Figure 8 2 INSTALLATION ABOV...

Page 11: ...ll and screw locations Ultra sorb Model XV must be installed in horizontal air ows only MOUNTING IN A DUCT Mounting anges on both sides of the unit and the header and frame can be used as mounting sur...

Page 12: ...l If slope cannot be avoided ensure that the slope is toward the drain end of the panel 7 Drill or screw through the header assembly only where shown Screws and drill bits must not penetrate more than...

Page 13: ...rilling and tapping screws Fastener spacing should not to exceed 6 150 mm When Ultra sorb Model XV is installed in bypass air applications provide additional bracing for the unsupported side s Install...

Page 14: ...umidistat To prevent over saturation use a high limit duct mounted humidistat Figure 6 1 Mount it 10 to 15 3 to 4 5 m downstream from the Ultra sorb panel and set it at 80 to 90 RH HEAT EXCHANGER PRES...

Page 15: ...troller The Ultra sorb XV application rmware is different from Vapor logic control Board wiring terminal connections do not have the same functions as used for the Vapor logic controller Please refer...

Page 16: ...witch operation see oat switch maintenance instructions on Page 31 These instructions must be followed for the oat switch to function properly AIR FLOW SWITCH Air ow indication is required Indication...

Page 17: ...ve the sensing element When steam surrounds the sensing element the switch will make allowing the steam dispersion panel valve to open Install all wiring according to national and local electrical cod...

Page 18: ...eem control cabinet Electric Wired to DriSteem control cabinet Yes Wired to control cabinet No optional Yes Temperature switch only Electric 2 The heat exchanger operates continuously 100 Electric tem...

Page 19: ...distributed through the dispersion header to the humidi er tubes Pressurized boiler steam 5 PSI minimum as used to source the STS unit heat exchanger is also used to operate the Ultra sorb XV internal...

Page 20: ...RB MODEL XV INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Controls INSTALLATION FIGURE 18 1 CONTROL CABINET OM 7882 Wiring terminal block 120 208 240 480V to 24 VAC transformer 75 VAC Controller board...

Page 21: ...ting steam valve Figure 4 2 or STS humidi er Figure 19 1 passes through the steam supply inlet into the Ultra sorb header 2 HEADER Humidi cation steam ows through the insulated header up the High Ef c...

Page 22: ...This signals the modulating steam valve or STS humidi er control system to stop humidi cation steam from entering the header and prevents further condensate production See the temperature switch senso...

Page 23: ...d inputs include demand signal and safety interlocks of air ow and header heat exchanger oat switch 1 Upon air handling unit startup Occupied Mode air flow switch enables 2 position On Off normally cl...

Page 24: ...anel controller will close the shutoff valve and activate a failure alarm contact on the control board and provide LED alarm indication on the controller See Figure 21 DriSteem alarm point to be wired...

Page 25: ...ight the modulating valve will resume normal control as set by BAS control input 14 If the level remains at above the switch the modulating valve will remain closed 15 The time interval for condensate...

Page 26: ...ied Mode air flow switch enables modulating control valve Start stop of fan provided by BAS or other control command a If air ow interlock is provided by BAS then the BAS must provide a contact closur...

Page 27: ...ication Timing of the 3 stage cycle will be over approximately four seconds CONTROL BOARD LED DIAGNOSTIC CODES First Blink long Wiring Interlocks Green OK Yellow Interlock circuit open duct high RH li...

Page 28: ...each 90 open after 4 minutes actuator end switch then the steam dispersion panel controller will close the shutoff valve and activate the diagnostic alarm contact If the condensate timer cycle 2 minut...

Page 29: ...a right angle to the airflow See Figure 9 1 9 Check for any other leaks from header connections 10 If a temperature switch is installed control options 2 or 3 with both heat exchanger and humidificati...

Page 30: ...ll upstream from lter media consult DriSteem or your local DriSteem representative for recommendations OPERATION NON WETTING DISTANCE Non wetting distance is the dimension downstream from the leaving...

Page 31: ...rating steam trap is hot and makes noise at intervals and the discharge pipe is progressively cooler beginning at the trap HEADER OVERFLOW P TRAP WATER SEAL If this option is used see Optional header...

Page 32: ...If steam or condensate is evident at the sealing surface replace the seal Inspect insulating material for dirt and smudges gently clean with damp cloth and soapy water or diluted nontoxic biodegradab...

Page 33: ...DN15 port will be used to drain header 2 Install a NPT thread drain hose in NPT DN15 port After making sure hose can reach a bucket or drain elevate end of hose well above connection 3 Remove a disper...

Page 34: ...ackage of 5 191170 030 Plug tube end 2 0 package of 1 310261 Plug tube end 2 0 package of 5 191171 030 6 Dispersion tube assembly consult factory 5 1 4 3 2 10 7 8 7 9 6 mc_101410_0835 MAINTENANCE FIGU...

Page 35: ...age 31 Condensate collecting in header Increase steam pressure through heat exchanger See Optional header over ow P trap water seal on Page 17 Temperature switch downstream from heat exchanger is malf...

Page 36: ...oses static pressure downstream from Ultra sorb panel Improper sealing where Ultra sorb frame penetrates duct Seal all panel corners and all cracks between panel and ducts anges See Figure 9 1 Space h...

Page 37: ...e Consult DriSteem to assess whether installed panel is correct for application Condensate collects in duct Foreign matter preventing control valve from closing Clean or replace valve Panel is mounted...

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Page 40: ...are sought based on breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liability in tort or any other legal theory even if DriSteem has notice of the possibility of such damages By purchasing Dr...

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